THERESA BAIRD
Salesville,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Professional with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care across diverse health conditions. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to implement strategic care plans and educates patients and families on recovery processes and infection control to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical/OR Nurse
Center of Surgical Excellence
Zanesville, Ohio
11.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons to manage operating room workflow effectively.
- Maintained sterile environment throughout surgical procedure.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by efficiently passing instruments and supplies to enhance surgical workflow.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote patient safety in the OR.
- Collaborated with surgical team members to streamline procedures, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to ensure safety of staff and patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions to promote optimal recovery and reduce complications.
- Educated families on proper post-operative care instructions following surgery.
Clinical Nurse
Superior Med Family Practice
Cambridge, Ohio
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Utilized strong assessment skills to identify and address patient care needs effectively.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention to promote overall well-being.
LPN Field Nurse
Interim Home Health
Marietta, Ohio
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Delivered direct patient care in diverse home settings, ensuring comfort and support for patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments and documented patient progress.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Documented patient progress, medical histories, and vital signs, ensuring comprehensive and accurate patient records.
LPN Supervisor
HCR Manor Care
Marietta, Ohio
07.2010 - 09.2018
- Supervised nursing staff to enhance quality patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to streamline facility operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and medications administered.
- Facilitated communication among medical staff, administration, families, and healthcare providers to improve collaboration.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring clinical outcomes.
LPN Agency Nurse
ATC HEALTHCARE AND STAFFING
10.2005 - 05.2010
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output, glucose levels, and medical test results to support patient health.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition, promptly reporting significant findings to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Education
Diploma RN -
Mid-East CTC Adult Education
Ohio05-2025
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Collins Career Center
Ohio05-2005
Skills
- Critical Care
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessment
- Recovery Monitoring
- Nutritional Support
- Urological Management
- Patient Mobility
- Medical Records
- Patient education
- Adult Care
References
- Brandy Alexander, DO, Center of Surgical Excellence, (740) 453-0661, (330) 329-1339
- Dr. Sivaram Kollengode, MD, Superior Med Family Practice, (740) 435-2468, (740) 995-0178
Timeline
Clinical/OR Nurse
Center of Surgical Excellence
11.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Superior Med Family Practice
09.2018 - 11.2019
LPN Field Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.2016 - 09.2018
LPN Supervisor
HCR Manor Care
07.2010 - 09.2018
LPN Agency Nurse
ATC HEALTHCARE AND STAFFING
10.2005 - 05.2010
Diploma RN -
Mid-East CTC Adult Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Collins Career Center